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Updated December 13, 2017 at 10:49 AM;Posted December 13, 2017 at 10:47 AM

Syracuse University alum Bob Costas as been selected as the 2018 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually for excellence in broadcasting by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. (AP)

Costas, one of the most respected voices on baseball in broadcasting, is currently a play-by-play announcer on the MLB Network. Costas has also been involved in NBC's coverage of League Championship Series and several World Series.

Costas will be recognized during the Hall of Fame Awards Presentation on Saturday, July 28, as part of Hall of Fame Weekend 2018 in Cooperstown, N.Y.

"For almost 40 years, Bob Costas has presented an incredibly thoughtful and informed voice on every game he calls for NBC, The Baseball Network and MLB Network," said Jeff Idelson, President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. "But it's Bob's pure affection for baseball that has made him a national treasure. From the first day he entered our living rooms, Bob became one of the National Pastime's greatest friends."

The Ford C. Frick Award is presented annually to a broadcaster for "major contributions to baseball."

The award, named after the late broadcaster, National League President, Commissioner, and Hall of Famer, has been presented annually since 1978.

A 28-time Emmy Award winner, Costas has also handled play-by-play and worked as a studio host for pro football, pro basketball and horse racing.

Costas served as primetime host during the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, his 11th Olympics for NBC Sports and 10th as primetime host. He recently passed on Olympic hosting duties to fellow Syracuse alum Mike Tirico.